Evaluation is conducted through performance observation,
written free-response assignments, and hand-on projects. Completion of
classroom activities, Web exercises and contributions to the group discussion
are part of the evaluation procedures. A holistic rubric, as follows,
can be used to score students' active participation in discussions.
| Grammar |
Grammar covered in class was used to communicate effectively. |
A few minor difficulties arose from not using the grammar studied
in class. |
Grammatical errors led to many minor difficulties or one major breakdown
in communication. |
Grammatical errors severely hampered communication. |
| Vocabulary |
Vocabulary studied in class was used to express ideas eloquently. |
A few minor difficulties arose from not using appropriate vocabulary. |
Some difficulties arose due to limited vocabulary and/or bad diction. |
Communication was severely hampered due to lack of vocabulary. |
Fluency
|
Student acted as a facilitator, helping the conversation flow and
develop. |
Some minor difficulties maintaining the conversation were evident. |
Some effort was required to maintain the conversation. There may
have been a few long pauses. |
Much effort was required to maintain the conversation. There may
have been many long pauses. |
| Listening |
Student responded to questions with appropriate answers, acknowledged
all statements, and incorporated them into the discussion. |
Student responded to most questions, acknowledged most statements,
and incorporated many of these into the conversation. |
Student failed to answer some questions appropriately or failed
to acknowledge some statements and incorporate these into the conversation. |
Student didn't understand or ignored most questions and statements.
Student may have been using notes.
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